This short film by Eugene Skeef shows 4 Igbo women
from Nigeria
demonstrating the technique of making the udu, a clay pot drum. The udu
was invented by the Igbo and it is traditionally a women's ceremonial
instrument. The word udu means clay pot in the Igbo language and this
gentle instrument induces a sense of peace when played.
Eugene
initiated the udu project through his charity Umoya Creations a few
years ago. The project is ongoing and takes as its inspiration the
desire to support initiatives in different parts of the world where
indigenous peoples begin to take control of their intellectual and
cultural property rights.